Author: Mike Schumann

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana defeated Kennesaw State by a final score of 69-55 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday evening. The game was tied 27-all at halftime.  The Hoosiers were led in the game by Tamar Bates with 19 points, and Jalen Hood-Schifino added 18.  Race Thompson tied his career high with a team high 14 rebounds. Indiana (10-3, 1-1) will now have a long layoff before facing Iowa on Jan. 5. See also:  Mike Woodson and Tamar Bates post-game THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Indiana has the adjustments.  Indiana struggled offensively early in the game as Kennesaw State…

Indiana’s leading scorer and rebounder will miss his second straight game. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis will not play against Kennesaw State on Friday evening for “precautionary reasons.” Jackson-Davis also missed Indiana’s Tuesday game against Elon.  He has been dealing with a lower back issue since a November game against Miami (Ohio).  In total this is Jackson-Davis’ third missed game of the season due to the back issue. The 6-foot-9 Greenwood, Ind. product is averaging 16.4 points per game, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.7 blocked shots. Junior forward Jordan Geronimo, who also missed the Elon game with a dislocated finger, is expected…

When Wisconsin blitzed Indiana with 338 rushing yards, and a still difficult to process 83 points in 2010, much of the damage was done by the Badgers’ offensive line. It wasn’t the first time, and it wouldn’t be the last. The turnaround of Wisconsin football began in the late 90s with a dominant offensive line, and that position group was peaking from 2008 to 2011 when Bob Bostad was in charge of the room. During Bostad’s four-year tenure as the Wisconsin offensive line coach, the Badgers averaged 57 points per game in four wins over IU, along with 351 net…

Three members of the Indiana men’s soccer program were selected in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft on Wednesday. In the first round, redshirt senior defender Daniel Munie was picked No. 10 overall by the San Jose Earthquakes and senior forward Herbert Endeley was chosen by FC Dallas in the No. 24 slot. Redshirt senior Ryan Wittenbrink also heard his name called by FC Dallas in the second round with the No. 53 overall pick. “It was another exciting draft day with Daniel, Herb and Ryan all hearing their names called by MLS,” IU men’s soccer head coach Todd Yeagley said. “All…

Indiana added a veteran pass rusher on Wednesday when they signed Western Michigan transfer defensive end Andre Carter. Carter had a big year in 2022, accumulating 70 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hurries, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. Carter also had an interception and a safety this past season.  He was second-team All-MAC. “He is not just physically a big man, he is mature, and he has just done so many great things for them there,” IU coach Tom Allen said on Wednesday.  “And the job that those coaches did at that program, especially on defense, is…

Indiana added offensive line experience on Wednesday with the signing of UMass transfer Max Longman. Longman spent the last four years at UMass, including the 2019-2021 seasons playing under then head coach Walt Bell — who is now IU’s offensive coordinator. The 6-foot-4 and 315 tackle took a redshirt season in 2019 after suffering an injury.  He started every game for the Minutemen he was available in 2020-2022 — for a total of 25 starts.  Longman was a team captain and tabbed a Phil Steele preseason All-Independent team member before the 2022 season. Tulane, Troy, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo,…

Indiana completed a perfect non-conference slate with a 67-50 win over Butler on Wednesday afternoon in Bloomington. Senior forward Mackenzie Holmes poured in a game-high 21 points as the No. 4/3 Hoosiers (12-0) cruised at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU began to pull away late in the first quarter and into the second. Freshman guard Yarden Garzon hit back-to-back threes before assisting on a bucket to Holmes, sparking an 8-2 run for the Hoosiers in the closing minutes of the first quarter.  Behind three-point baskets from Garzon and junior guard Sydney Parrish, IU opened the second quarter on a 9-0…

Indiana has a new player as the highest ranked recruit in its 2023 class. The Hoosiers landed a signing day commitment and signature from Shreveport, Louisiana edge rusher Ta’Derius Collins. At 6-foot-4, 250 pounds Collins is ranked the No. 429 player in the nation for the 2023 cycle according to the 247Sports Composite. Collins also ranks as the No. 44 edge rusher in the country and the No. 18 player from the state of Louisiana. As a senior at Northwood H.S., Collins led the Falcon defense with 61 tackles, 23 for a loss and 12 sacks. Collins took an official…

Indiana guard Xavier Johnson had surgery on his broken right foot on Wednesday, The Daily Hoosier can confirm. Jeff Goodman of Stadium first reported the news via Twitter. “This is going to bring the best version out of me,” Johnson said on Twitter soon after the news broke.  “Thanking everyone for their support. 0 gone be back on the court soon.” Indiana is unable to confirm a recovery timeline for Johnson at this time, saying only that he is out “indefinitely.”  Head coach Mike Woodson cast doubt on whether Johnson will return this season when he said “we’ll wait on…

Indiana has picked up a signing day commitment from California based cornerback Jordan Shaw. He announced the decision at a ceremony at his high school, and spoke to national 247Sports reporter Greg Biggins about his decision. “I loved it out there,” Shaw told Biggins. “I really liked the players and coaches on the team and felt a family bond with everyone right away. “I liked the campus and the overall atmosphere. It’s really laid back and a place I think I can just focus on school and football, put the work in and be successful.” Shaw had just verbally committed…